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The Human-Savvy Podcast
Liv Oginska & Emma McConnell
22 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text We dive into a fascinating workplace dilemma from a professional struggling to connect with her email-only manager who avoids all face-to-face interaction. The disconnect creates uncertainty and confusion about their working relationship. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss: • Different perspectives on why the manager might behave this way • How to approach difficult conversations from a place of curiosity • Navigating workplace gossip and complaining about managers • ...
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Send us a text We dive into a fascinating workplace dilemma from a professional struggling to connect with her email-only manager who avoids all face-to-face interaction. The disconnect creates uncertainty and confusion about their working relationship. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss: • Different perspectives on why the manager might behave this way • How to approach difficult conversations from a place of curiosity • Navigating workplace gossip and complaining about managers • ...
Show more...
Management
Business,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health,
Science,
Social Sciences
Episodes (20/22)
The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 3, Episode 1: Navigating a Communication Barrier with Your Boss
Send us a text We dive into a fascinating workplace dilemma from a professional struggling to connect with her email-only manager who avoids all face-to-face interaction. The disconnect creates uncertainty and confusion about their working relationship. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss: • Different perspectives on why the manager might behave this way • How to approach difficult conversations from a place of curiosity • Navigating workplace gossip and complaining about managers • ...
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3 days ago
19 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 10: Busting Myths - Compassion vs. Empathy
Send us a text BONUS EPISODE - Module 5, Lesson 1 from the Human-Savvy Medicine Course (HSMC) >>> (click here to access the full course) IMPORTANT! This episode is accompanied by the visual materials that will help you enjoy 100% of the HSMC experience. Click here to access them >>> "Module 5 - Visual Materials" Feeling drained from caring too much? The problem might not be what you think. In this special bonus episode, we share a powerful excerpt from our Human-Savvy Medici...
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1 week ago
13 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 9: Special Guest - Dr Molly McAllister
Send us a text "What got me here isn’t what’s going to get me there. When leaders step into new roles, they need to stop and ask: what behaviours served me before, and which ones do I need to let go of or build now?" — Molly McAllister In this episode, Dr Liv had the honour of interviewing Dr Molly McAllister - Global Chief Medical Officer at Mars Veterinary Health. They discuss: 🧠How values impact your life and decisions 🧠The art of leadership and listening 🧠 Evolving as a Leader 🧠Creating...
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2 weeks ago
57 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 8: How to Lead a Team of Introverts as an Extrovert
Send us a text Communication breakdowns can feel insurmountable, especially when you're an enthusiastic extrovert leading a team of reserved, analytical thinkers. Our latest episode dives into this exact challenge, exploring how different communication styles can create friction despite everyone's best intentions. This conversation unpacks several powerful strategies for bridging the extrovert-introvert divide. Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore why extroverts often rush to share unfiltered ideas an...
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3 weeks ago
26 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 7: 4 Types of Conflict & How To Address Them
Send us a text In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma help a new leader tame a challenging business partnership with a person who resists change and has the attitude of "we've always done it this way." (click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> ) (click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>> Immerse yourself in the following topics: • Understanding the four types of conflict: task, process, status, and relationship • Establishing equa...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 6: "How can I be more assertive?"
Send us a text In this episode, we answer a letter from an introvert who stepped into a role created specifically to manage strong-willed, independent professionals, and our listener suddenly finds herself struggling with assertiveness and accountability. Through practical advice and actionable strategies, Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore how to bridge the expertise gap while still commanding respect. (click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> ) (click here to contact / ...
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1 month ago
44 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 5: "My team never seem to appreciate my efforts."
Send us a text Have you ever poured your heart and soul into leading your team, only to feel completely undervalued despite your best efforts? You're not alone. This episode tackles one of leadership's most painful paradoxes - when caring deeply for your team seems to make you more vulnerable to burnout and resentment. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma share a powerful coaching exercise centered around "Mrs. Paddington," a parable about a dedicated professional who eventually resigns after...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 4: "Invisible Wounds: Navigating Passive-Aggressive Workplace Behaviour"
Send us a text What do you do when a colleague treats you as if you're invisible? In this deeply relatable episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma unpack a listener's letter about workplace incivility that strikes a chord with anyone who's ever felt dismissed or ignored during meetings. This episode, the hosts: explore the passive-aggressive behaviour reveal the psychological underpinnings of workplace incivilitydiscover why most people who demonstrate these behaviours delivere prac...
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1 month ago
43 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 3: "Fertility vs Responsibility - How to Navigate Personal Issues That Impact Work Performance"
Send us a text *TRIGGER WARNING* - in this episode, hosts discuss fertility issues Leadership often requires navigating the delicate balance between compassion and accountability, especially when personal challenges collide with professional responsibilities. At the heart of today's conversation lies a powerful question: how can leaders support employees through significant life events while still meeting critical business objectives? Dr Liv and Dr Emma dive deep into a real-world scen...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 2: “Just ignore it!” - toxic positivity and what psychological safety ISN’T
Send us a text Ever had a manager who responds to every problem with "Just think positive!" or "Don't worry about it"? What might seem like cheerful leadership can actually be toxic positivity in disguise—and it's causing real damage in workplaces everywhere. In this eye-opening episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma dive deep into a listener's struggle with a company leader who consistently shuts down discussions about workplace issues. While well-intentioned, this avoidance of negativity leaves...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Season 2, Episode 1: "Burnout, Boreout & Managing Negative Thoughts"
Send us a text What happens when the leader of a healthcare team begins to crumble under the weight of self-doubt? A nursing manager with ten staff members has written to us with a heart-wrenching confession: despite giving their all, they feel they're constantly letting down their team. Every facial expression, every sigh from staff feels like judgment—even though no one has actually said anything negative. This powerful episode explores the dangerous territory of assumption-based leadershi...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 10 - The Special Guest: Dr Belinda Hopper
Send us a text Our special guest today is Dr. Belinda Hopper. She shares her leadership journey as the founding director of Animalius Veterinary Hospital in Western Australia, revealing how leadership requires balancing thriving and surviving while creating a workplace where staff can breathe, be seen, and feel valued. The Human-Savvy Team is deeply grateful for Belinda's openness, vulnerability, and energising spirit. She's a true role model of supportive and emotionally intellig...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 9 -"How can I successfully transition from being a colleague to leading the team?"
Send us a text Stepping from "one of the team" into a leadership position presents a unique challenge that can leave even the most competent professionals feeling frustrated and confused. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore this delicate transition through the experience of a newly promoted leader who finds himself trapped in an awkward middle ground – his colleagues who once treated him "like a little brother" now ignore his directives while simultaneously treating him as their...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 8 - "The victims of one person’s self-criticism and how to protect everyone involved"
Send us a text Few leadership challenges are as demanding as balancing compassion for a struggling team member with the protection of overall team morale. This nuanced challenge takes centre stage as Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore the case of a practice owner grappling with how to support an experienced doctor who's returned from a two-year hiatus with shattered confidence. (click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> ) (click here to contact / learn more about Dr E...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 7 - "What makes people stay in a workplace?" - The "Triple S" of Employee Retention
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why one team struggles to keep their members while others thrive under very similar workplace conditions? This episode tackles a common leadership challenge: high turnover and disengagement. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma dive deep into the "Triple S Approach" – a powerful framework for understanding workplace satisfaction through three essential dimensions: Safe, Seen, and Stimulated. (click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Ogin...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 6 - "The 3-minute De-Monstering Method for managing venting"
Send us a text Ever notice how one person's complaint can spread through your team like wildfire? You're not alone. Workplace venting is a natural human behaviour that serves important psychological functions, but when left unchecked, it can create an avalanche of negativity that drains everyone's energy. This episode provides a practical framework for transforming these potentially toxic interactions into productive problem-solving sessions. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore...
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3 months ago
36 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 5 - "How can I motivate my team to try something new?”
We've all been there – returning from an inspiring conference bubbling with ideas, only to face blank stares and polite nods from our teams. One listener shares their frustration after introducing concepts like autonomy and micro job crafting to teammates who seemed completely uninterested. What causes this disconnect between our enthusiasm and our team's reception? In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss the leadership must-haves of building trust in a team and motivating people to try n...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 4 - “They told me that I’m too emotional to be a good leader.”
What happens when a leader receives feedback that they're "too emotional" for their role? In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss the vital relationship between emotions and effective leadership. They unpack the painful experience of having your emotional responses questioned, especially when it comes from a male supervisor to a female leader. (click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> ) (click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 3 - “Is it the leader’s fault that everyone is leaving?”
In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss a letter from a person who has a new manager in the organisation and there has been a vast change in the atmosphere. The new manager seems to negatively impact employee wellbeing and retention. This listener is concerned about the future of the team, as well as their own engagement and safety. In this episode, you will learn how to: understand the impact interpersonal connections on our professional livesnotice the emotional contagion and its ...
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4 months ago
29 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Episode 2 - “I don’t feel comfortable with the way things are done here.”
In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss a letter received from a medical professional who recently joined a new practice. They are concerned about the way their colleagues approach patient care, and they have recently become quite reactive to others, responding harshly and unpleasantly. In this episode, you will learn how to: discover and utilise your VALUESapproach your leader when don't feel comfortable with the way things work at your organisationmake a decision whether you shoul...
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4 months ago
42 minutes

The Human-Savvy Podcast
Send us a text We dive into a fascinating workplace dilemma from a professional struggling to connect with her email-only manager who avoids all face-to-face interaction. The disconnect creates uncertainty and confusion about their working relationship. In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma discuss: • Different perspectives on why the manager might behave this way • How to approach difficult conversations from a place of curiosity • Navigating workplace gossip and complaining about managers • ...